Question

Under typical conditions, 1 frac{1}{2}" align="absmiddle" class="latex-formula"> feet of snow will melt in 2 inches of water. How many inches of water will it take to melt 1 $\frac{3}{4}$ feet of snow?

Answer 1

Answer:

2$\frac{1}{3}$inches

Step-by-step explanation:

First, I would try to get the mixed numbers into improper fractions. Then, I try to make them have the same denominator so it is easier.

1$\frac{1}{2}$feet --- 2 inches

$\frac{3}{2}$feet --- 2 inches

$\frac{6}{4}$feet --- 2 inches

1$\frac{3}{4}$feet --- ? inches

$\frac{7}{4}$feet --- ? inches

$\frac{7}{4}$feet --- $\frac{7}{6}$ × 2 inches

             = 2$\frac{1}{3}$inches